Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
508DE0
RGB
80, 141, 224
HSL
215, 70%, 60%
HSB
215, 64%, 88%
CMYK
64, 37, 0, 12
LAB
57, 0, -49
LCH
57, 49, 270
OKLCH
0.64, 0.14, 257
XYZ
26, 26, 74
LUV
57, -25, -76
HWB
215, 31%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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